Author Topic: Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney (Read 19205 times)

Shecky · « **on:** February 22, 2008, 04:00:22 PM »

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After a week delay (2/12 original release, to 2/19). Apollo Justice is out... why didn't someone remind me?? I mean there was a whole week delay and no one.... ah never mind.

NP had a good story on this in a previous issue. Looks like the writing will be pretty good. I plan on picking it up today.

nitsu niflheim · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2008, 05:06:28 PM »

I got it Wednesday. I haven't played it because I still have the first one to complete, then I will play the next two then finally I will get around to Apollo Justice. I am a slow player... as in I play the game a while then don't play it for a long while, while I go and do something else.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2008, 07:10:20 PM »

I'm still waiting on my copy from Walmart (which I bought using the giftcard I got for the Brawl FUBAR). Should be here in 5 days, I'll see if I can get my fiancee to throw up some impressions on it because she loves the PW series.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2008, 10:42:35 PM »

THE GAME IS OUT!? AUUUUGH, I JUST GOT BACK FROM SHOPPING!

Smoke39 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 22, 2008, 10:45:12 PM »

Does this game actually require the touch screen like the last case in the first game? I still haven't gotten a new DS.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #5 on:** February 22, 2008, 10:49:36 PM »

Indeed it does...Lots of touch-screen interactive investigation...

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #6 on:** February 23, 2008, 10:04:18 PM »

Just picked up the game today...The first case is the very definition of epic!

Seriously, from how suave Wright is, to the battle of wits between Wright and Gavin...Holy crap it was awesome!

The only problem I have so far is I'm not too keen on Apollo's voice, but I'll manage...

Shecky · « **Reply #7 on:** February 24, 2008, 08:17:21 AM »

Picked it up yesterday... just played through the first case and it was a excellent start. I can't help but notice that your assistant in this game animates just like a certain past character namely Perl Fey. Probably just a Japanese art type thing though.... or is it?

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #8 on:** February 24, 2008, 08:27:49 AM »

Ahaha, I'm pretty sure that it is merely coincidence...

Second case was also very awesome (Panties! SO MANY JOKES ABOUT PANTIES!), and I love the new Perceive feature...

Edit: Fun fact about Klavier: His name means "piano" in German! (what)

Shecky · « **Reply #9 on:** February 24, 2008, 04:14:41 PM »

Quote from: Bill Aurion on February 24, 2008, 08:27:49 AM

Edit: Fun fact about Klavier: His name means "piano" in German! (what)

Fun fact: Has this series of games ever had a shortage of character whose name *weren't* a pun, stereotype, or play on words in some way? Answer: NO

Shecky · « **Reply #10 on:** February 24, 2008, 04:18:50 PM »

Quote from: Smoke39 on February 22, 2008, 10:45:12 PM

Does this game actually require the touch screen like the last case in the first game? I still haven't gotten a new DS.

Actually it requires the microphone too... which is a big problem for me since my internal microphone is busted. I think the use of a headset destroyed whatever logic is used to cutoff the internal mic and now it's just off for good. Thankfully my headset mic still seems to work ok, but that means no more playing these games on the road...

Why, why not make a button available to "blow off" that aluminum powder??

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #11 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:58:20 PM »

Quote from: Shecky on February 24, 2008, 04:14:41 PM

Quote from: Bill Aurion on February 24, 2008, 08:27:49 AM
Edit: Fun fact about Klavier: His name means "piano" in German! (what)

Fun fact: Has this series of games ever had a shortage of character whose name *weren't* a pun, stereotype, or play on words in some way? Answer: NO

Most of the name puns can be figured out since they are derived from English words, but Klavier isn't, so I had to enlighten the masses... =)

THE Princess · « **Reply #12 on:** February 25, 2008, 02:22:39 AM »

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #13 on:** February 25, 2008, 04:24:31 AM »

Game: Complete! And man was it a fantastic ride! Somehow the Phoenix W...Or should I say "Ace Attorney" team, is able to best themselves with each game...Especially that last case, what an absolute zinger!

But unfortunately, this game didn't work quite like Trials and Tribulations, in that it didn't answer every question (which will most likely be pulled up in the next games)...

1. Lamiroir never revealed to Phoenix the true secrets of the "Perceive" bracelet...
2. She also never revealed to Apollo and Trucy that she is their mother...
3. Nor do Apollo and Trucy know they are siblings...Seriously, why aren't they told? I could see this being a problem if "something" pops up, if you catch my drift...
4. Phoenix seems to hint that he shares some deeper connection with Trucy that hasn't come to light...He says something along the lines of "he is the only one who understands her" (as in he understands the suffering she's been going through these past seven years)...Interesting...
5. Kristoph's black psyche-locks...THOSE LOCKS WILL HAUNT MY DREAMS! O_O

I yearn for the next game... ;_;

Svevan · « **Reply #14 on:** February 25, 2008, 07:24:13 AM »

Quote from: Bill Aurion on February 24, 2008, 07:58:20 PM

Quote from: Shecky on February 24, 2008, 04:14:41 PM
Quote from: Bill Aurion on February 24, 2008, 08:27:49 AM
Edit: Fun fact about Klavier: His name means "piano" in German! (what)

Fun fact: Has this series of games ever had a shortage of character whose name *weren't* a pun, stereotype, or play on words in some way? Answer: NO

Most of the name puns can be figured out since they are derived from English words, but Klavier isn't, so I had to enlighten the masses... =)

everyone knows that jerk

EasyCure · « **Reply #15 on:** February 25, 2008, 02:40:02 PM »

Quote from: nitsu niflheim on February 22, 2008, 05:06:28 PM

I got it Wednesday. I haven't played it because I still have the first one to complete, then I will play the next two then finally I will get around to Apollo Justice. I am a slow player... as in I play the game a while then don't play it for a long while, while I go and do something else.

ME TOO!

i was afriad i was the only one lol. i finished Justice for All last week and i started Trials and tribulations right after. I'm trying to rush thru it quick just so i can catch up and move onto Appollo Justice. I almost bought it this weekend but i know i would of been to tempted to finish the first case (since i teased myself with that flash demo online) but i resisted.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2008, 01:07:26 AM »

Quote from: Svevan on February 25, 2008, 07:24:13 AM

Quote from: Bill Aurion on February 24, 2008, 07:58:20 PM
Most of the name puns can be figured out since they are derived from English words, but Klavier isn't, so I had to enlighten the masses... =)

everyone knows that jerk

Oh really? Well here's another interesting fact for you...In the world of fortune-reading, do you know what the FIVE OF HEARTS (the case-ending clue in Case 1) can stand for?

Relationship breakdown...(Meanings can be different for different kinds of readings, but it is always a "sorrowful" card) Interesting stuff, no? =)

Svevan · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2008, 01:48:32 AM »

I didn't know that, actually. FUN FACT!

Shecky · « **Reply #18 on:** March 01, 2008, 11:03:50 PM »

Quote from: Bill Aurion on February 25, 2008, 04:24:31 AM

Game: Complete! And man was it a fantastic ride! Somehow the Phoenix W...Or should I say "Ace Attorney" team, is able to best themselves with each game...Especially that last case, what an absolute zinger!

But unfortunately, this game didn't work quite like Trials and Tribulations, in that it didn't answer every question (which will most likely be pulled up in the next games)...

1. Lamiroir never revealed to Phoenix the true secrets of the "Perceive" bracelet...
2. She also never revealed to Apollo and Trucy that she is their mother...
3. Nor do Apollo and Trucy know they are siblings...Seriously, why aren't they told? I could see this being a problem if "something" pops up, if you catch my drift...
4. Phoenix seems to hint that he shares some deeper connection with Trucy that hasn't come to light...He says something along the lines of "he is the only one who understands her" (as in he understands the suffering she's been going through these past seven years)...Interesting...
5. Kristoph's black psyche-locks...THOSE LOCKS WILL HAUNT MY DREAMS! O_O

I yearn for the next game... ;_;

And done... Excellent game, although some thoughts:
The last case doesn't carry the same energy as previous last cases. The pace was all off. Quite a few ah-ha! moments, but since new facts are dug up late that's expected. The whole jury system thing too seems odd. It's not like it's become more of a real life simulator with the inclusion and I always saw the "one last piece of evidence, please" mentality as just part of the game. It's like the game is asking you to make yet another connection just to flex your thoughts completely around the case. That's fine, I was OK with that and OK with the fact that game over dialog seldom made sense or fit. This game tries to bring it to the forefront and it kind of sticks out.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #19 on:** March 02, 2008, 12:13:30 AM »

Quote from: Shecky on March 01, 2008, 11:03:50 PM

The last case doesn't carry the same energy as previous last cases. The pace was all off. Quite a few ah-ha! moments, but since new facts are dug up late that's expected. The whole jury system thing too seems odd. It's not like it's become more of a real life simulator with the inclusion and I always saw the "one last piece of evidence, please" mentality as just part of the game. It's like the game is asking you to make yet another connection just to flex your thoughts completely around the case. That's fine, I was OK with that and OK with the fact that game over dialog seldom made sense or fit. This game tries to bring it to the forefront and it kind of sticks out.

Well the one thing that always bothered me about prior cases was that the final clue tended to be something that was dropped right in your lap right at the end anyway, so it's really not a huge loss...

IceCold · « **Reply #20 on:** March 02, 2008, 10:58:07 PM »

I don't want to start this game because I heard something bad happens to Phoenix.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #21 on:** March 02, 2008, 11:02:03 PM »

Don't worry, it's a happy ending... =)

EasyCure · « **Reply #22 on:** March 21, 2008, 09:30:02 AM »

LOLOLOLOLOL PANTIES!

LuigiHann · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2008, 01:29:09 PM »

Quote from: EasyCure on March 21, 2008, 09:30:02 AM

LOLOLOLOLOL PANTIES!

They kept saying the word until it started to lose its meaning...

EasyCure · « **Reply #24 on:** March 21, 2008, 02:11:18 PM »

Quote from: LuigiHann on March 21, 2008, 01:29:09 PM

Quote from: EasyCure on March 21, 2008, 09:30:02 AM
LOLOLOLOLOL PANTIES!

They kept saying the word until it started to lose its meaning...

i started to feel that after the first 5 times but then i reminded myself its the first game i've played that mentions the word "panties" and.. even though i know it wont happen, im hoping story ends up being some guy nabbed them and put them in a used panty vending machine. i nkow its not gonna happen, but its still funny to think of

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